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Jun 21

CrossFit champion Sara Sigmundsdttir on training, rehabbing, and expressing her creativity – Women’s Health UK

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With her third-place finishes at the 2015 and 2016

Here's her recipe for staying mind-body strong.

'I am the opposite of a morning person. I could train at midnight and have the best session of my life, but at 6am, no one wants to be around me. Ill wake up at 7.30am and then train from 8am to 10am. Im so lucky that, as a professional athlete, training in the gym is my job. I train for between six and eight hours a day, with breaks in between.'

'I write in my journal every morning. The ritual helps me be present, especially on those days whenI wake up and there are so many things to do that my mind feels overwhelmed. I love the journals structured format: it will prompt me to write three things that Im grateful for, along with one "I am..." affirmation. Im always working on: "I am calm" its an ongoing goal for me.'

'It doesnt matter what other people think; whats important is that youre honest with yourself about what type of training will help you hit your goal. Maybe thats three months of the year with no-pressure workouts, where you just do your thing. Or maybe you work best under pressure. Do what works for you.'

'I used to be shamed for being muscular. Id walk through an airport and get so many comments like, Oh, that girl can beat me up! Those men would never say that to another man. Once I started coaching, I fell in love with the idea that the more you push yourself and work hard, the more attractive you are.'

'In 2021 I hurt my knee. I felt it click during a split jerk [raising the barbell from the shoulders to the overhead position, with the feet jumping into a lunge position to receive the bar] and an MRI scan showed a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament [which meant I had to miss the 2021 CrossFitGames]. So, I thought,What can I do about it? I can have surgery, recover and then achieve the most epic comeback. Its all about finding a story that can motivate you.'

'Just before I got injured, I came out of an 11-year romantic relationship and then my beloved dog, Morley, was hit by a car. Its been tough, but I remind myself that everything is teaching me something. Im still going through this in a positive way, and Im learning to enjoy every day instead of always projecting into the future. Ive had a difficult time, but its teaching me to be present.'

'In my downtime, I love to draw, which Im pretty shit at to be honest! Ive also started playing guitar. It can be so frustrating the way youll be progressing nicely with it, but then youll pick it up again the next time and be hopeless. But I love the way that whenIm practising, Im so engrossed in the process that it takes my mind to an altogether different place.'

'The other side of my job is the admin: all the pieces of paper I have to sign and endless meetings I need to attend. But the way I see it, I can either whine and put off all these things Id rather not do or I can just be in the present moment, maybe stick on some good music (I love classic rock) and just get it done. I tell myself often that Im choosing to do what I do and that Im thankful for it. Its so important not to lose sight of that.'

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